How to pronounce ponceau
Say it like PAHN-soh. Ponceau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHN).
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US American/ˈpɑnsoʊ/PAHN-soh
UK British/ˈpɒnsəʊ/PON-soh
- PAHN
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponceau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ponceau
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PON-soh.
What does ponceau mean?
noun
- Any of a number of red pigments, some of which are used as indicators.
Where does ponceau come from?
Borrowed from French ponceau.
Questions about saying ponceau
How do you pronounce ponceau?
Say PAHN-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑnsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒnsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponceau?
Ponceau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHN). Broken into parts: PAHN · soh.
Is ponceau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒnsəʊ/ (PON-soh).